restrain
Example Sentences
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Guardiola's celebration for the opening goal was only slightly less restrained than his jig down the line for City's second.
From BBC
It was not immediately clear when a judge might rule on the request for a restraining order.
From Los Angeles Times
A coalition of eight states filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to stop the combination of Nexstar Media and Tegna after the formerly rival broadcasters closed on their $6.2 billion merger.
Swim, the album's first single, is subtle and restrained, the sort of music that drifts lazily into your ears before getting stuck on your internal radio.
From BBC
A restraining order was imposed on Thursday to protect the victims.
From BBC
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